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    • Benchmarking plant diversity of Palaearctic grasslands and other open habitats 

      Biurrun, Idoia; Pielech, Remigiusz; Dembicz, Iwona; Gillet, François; Kozub, Łukasz; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2021 , Article)
      Aims Understanding fine-grain diversity patterns across large spatial extents is fundamental for macroecological research and biodiversity conservation. Using the GrassPlot database, we provide benchmarks of fine-grain ...
    • Benchmarking the Self-Assembly of Surfactin Biosurfactant at the Liquid–Air Interface to those of Synthetic Surfactants 

      Onaizi, Sagheer A.; Nasser, M.S.; Al-Lagtah, Nasir M.A. ( Springer-Verlag , 2016 , Article)
      The adsorption of surfactin, a lipopeptide biosurfactant, at the liquid–air interface has been investigated in this work. The maximum adsorption density and the nature and the extent of lateral interaction between the ...
    • Beneficial effect of carbon nanotubes on membrane properties for fuel cell application 

      Khawla Mozamil, Mustafa; Alsaydeh, Sajeda Adnan Mutlaq; Zaidi, Syed Javaid ( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)
      Due to growing environmental problems, fuel cells have attracted worldwide attention as a promising alternative clean-energy source. A number of scientific groups are working to develop the fuel cell and make it a viable ...
    • Beneficial effect of shot peening on steamside oxidation of 300-series austenitic steels: An electrochemical study 

      Bystriansk V.; Krausova A.; Macak J.; Dd J.; Eltai E.; ... more authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)
      The formation of a protective oxide ensures the good corrosion resistance of austenitic steels in high temperature steam. However after long-term interaction even the protective oxide may tend to exfoliate and cause ...
    • Benthic marine algae of the arabian gulf: A critical review and analysis of distribution and diversity patterns 

      John, David Michael; Al-Thani, Roda Fahad ( Schweizerbart Science Publishers , 2014 , Article)
      The Arabian Gulf is an extremely inhospitable and physiologically-stressful environment for marine organisms since they are exposed to the widest range and the highest sea temperatures in the world, as well as high salinities. ...
    • The benthic sea-silk-thread displacement of a sessile bivalve, Pinctada imbricata radiata (Leach, 1819) in the Arabian-Persian Gulf 

      Giraldes, Bruno Welter; Leitão, Alexandra; Smyth, David ( Public Library of Science , 2019 , Article)
      A number of molluscs within the Class Bivalvia are defined by their ability to secrete fine silk like threads known as byssus which are used to anchor themselves to solid substrates. With relatively few exceptions the ...
    • Benthic surveys of the historic pearl oyster beds of Qatar reveal a dramatic ecological change 

      Smyth, D.; Al-Maslamani, I.; Chatting, M.; Giraldes, B. ( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)
      The study aimed to confirm the presence of historic oyster banks of Qatar and code the biotopes present. The research also collated historical records and scientific publications to create a timeline of fishery activity. ...
    • Bentonite-decorated calix [4] arene: A new, promising hybrid material for heavy-metal removal 

      Jlassi, Khouloud; Abidi, Rym; Benna, Memia; Chehimi, Mohamed M; Kasak, Peter; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)
      There is global concern about the contamination of ground, river, and tap waters as well as soil contamination with heavy metal ions; these chemical species are known to not degrade and to cause severe health problems if ...
    • Bentonite-decorated calix [4] arene: A new, promising hybrid material for heavy-metal removal 

      Jlassi K.; Abidi R.; Benna M.; Chehimi M.M.; Kasak P.; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)
      There is global concern about the contamination of ground, river, and tap waters as well as soil contamination with heavy metal ions; these chemical species are known to not degrade and to cause severe health problems if ...
    • Best clinical practice guidance for treating deep carious lesions in primary teeth: an EAPD policy document 

      Duggal, M.; Gizani, S.; Albadri, S.; Kramer, N.; Stratigaki, E.; ... more authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose: The European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) has developed this best clinical practice guidance to help clinicians manage deep carious lesions in primary teeth. Methods: Three expert groups conducted ...
    • BET, FTIR, and RAMAN characterizations of activated carbon from waste oil fly ash 

      Ali R.; Aslam Z.; Shawabkeh R.A.; Asghar A.; Hussein I.A. ( TUBITAK , 2020 , Article)
      Activated carbon (AC), a porous material with high pore volume, attracts increasing attention owing to its potential applications in several fields. The development of a porous structure in AC marginally relies on both the ...
    • Beta-blocker therapy in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (B-HFpEF): A systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Kaddoura, Rasha; Madurasinghe, Vichithranie; Chapra, Ammar; Abushanab, Dina; Al-Badriyeh, Daoud; ... more authors ( Elsevier Inc. , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: While beta-blockers are considered the cornerstone of treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, the same may not apply to patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). ...